Planning integrity reforms must not be a power grab
In this opinion piece, Stephen Rowley looks at the findings of Victoria’s recently released independent broad-based anti-corruption commission (IBAC) investigation ‘Operation Sandon’.
Australia
Articles
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Where are the fat people in obesity policy?
Why doesn’t obesity policy seem to work? A fat person weighs in. This highly personal piece examines the complexity of weight interventions at the population…
England & Wales, Global, Scotland
Councils on notice: does a section 114 mean bankruptcy for local government?
Last week Birmingham City Council issued a section 114 notice, joining a number of other authorities that have failed to balance their books over the…
England & Wales
How chief executives work with councillors
We spoke to council chief executives in Ireland, Scotland and Australia to find out what it takes forge a leadership team with councillors.
Australia, Global, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland
Local Government Finance in Germany – different but equally challenged
This article explores how the recent work of LGIU’s Local Democracy Research Centre on the finance system in England and Germany, highlights the clear differences in structure, responsibility and self-financing capacity when compared to the system in Ireland, and points to challenges which will have a resonance with Irish Elected Members and Officials.
Ireland
All things Ireland: key local government resources for summer
Just because July was a washout doesn’t mean LGIU Ireland took its eye off the ball (GAA final pun intended)! Our monthly round-up recaps all policy briefings, articles, events and research that you might have missed over the last four weeks.
Ireland
Urban agriculture: strengthening the nexus of research, policy and practice
This article explores the expansion of urban agriculture in municipalities and its impact on public health, circular economies, climate change mitigation, food security and community wellbeing. It also explores food systems transformation at the local level.
Australia
The problems caused by the Local Housing Allowance freeze
This article covers how the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) freeze has caused severe problems for nearly 2 million private rented sector tenants and the concerning research about what this means for residents across the UK and poverty levels.
England & Wales, Scotland
All things England: Brand-new research and resources with key insights for local government
From research into innovative parking strategies to case studies on circular economies, we keep you up to date with everything that matters to local government. Find out what you might have missed from LGIU in the last four weeks, including new articles on Oflog, Monitoring Officers and political literacy.
England & Wales
Species-rich grassland projects in Humshaugh Ward, West Northumberland
In this article, Nick Morphet of Northumberland County Council details his work with communities, parish councils and local schoolchildren to create areas of species-rich grassland on road verges.
England & Wales
Championing community-led research with marginalised groups in Newham
In this article, the London Borough of Newham, UCL’s Institute of Global Prosperity and local community infrastructure organisation Compost CIC detail their work to set up a community research network, by and for, marginalised groups in Newham.
England & Wales
Dublin City Council implements active travel network across the city
Dublin City Council aims to transform the way people walk, wheel and cycle in the capital. This LGIU article from Dublin City Council provides a background to the development and planning of Active Travel in Ireland’s capital.
Ireland, Northern Ireland
With case study
Glasgow City Council – towards the nurturing city
Nurture is foundational for children’s learning and well-being in Glasgow Education Services. To find out more about the background and development of Glasgow’s travel towards the nurturing city, this article from Glasgow City Council provides crucial insights.
Scotland
With case study
